Carmel Valley, San Diego facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmel Valley
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View from the south
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Carmel Valley community boundaries and surrounding communities
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 Carmel Valley
Location in Northwestern San Diego
Carmel Valley
Location in Northeastern San Diego
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| City | San Diego |
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| • Type | CA District 49 |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 42,047 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
92130
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| Area code(s) | 858 |
Carmel Valley is a modern planned community in San Diego, California. It is a suburb located in the northwestern part of the city. This area has many different buildings. You can find offices, homes, hotels, shops, and restaurants here.
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History of Carmel Valley
Early History: Ahwel-Awa
People have lived in the Carmel Valley area for a very long time. Native American Kumeyaay people lived here as far back as 7,000 years ago. Their village was called Ahwel-Awa or ‘aqwilawa. This name means "twine house." It was located near the San Dieguito River.
When Spanish explorers arrived in 1769, they saw this village. The Portolá expedition described it as "a large village... and many well built houses with grass roofs." The Spanish gave the village different names. Some of these were San Jacome De la Marca or San Dieguito.
The Kwitlp clan of the Ipai-Kumeyaay people lived in Ahwel-Awa. They were among the first Kumeyaay clans to become Catholic. This happened in the 1770s. Their leader was Jamacuain "Benito" Culip.
The Cordero Era
After the Mexican War of Independence, the area was known as Cordero. Land was given out to people called rancheros. This was to encourage more people to settle there. However, it also meant that many Kumeyaay people lost their land rights.
The Kwitlp clan moved inland. They went to what is now the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians reservation. The name Cordero comes from a family who settled here in the 1770s. Their ranch house was east of El Camino Real.
After the Mexican–American War and the California Gold Rush, the area grew. It became a place for farming and horse ranches. Some places for horses still exist in Carmel Valley today.
How Carmel Valley Got Its Name
The name Carmel Valley comes from a group of Catholic nuns. They were called the Sisters of Mercy. In 1905, they started a dairy farm and a monastery. This was in the lower McGonigle Canyon.
The Sisters of Mercy named a nearby hill Mount Carmel. This name comes from a Biblical place near Jerusalem. They received 1,000 acres of land from the McGonigle family. This was in exchange for healthcare services.
In the 1940s, Robert Stevens bought the farm. He changed its name to Mount Carmel Ranch. Over time, the name Carmel became linked to the whole valley. The Sisters of Mercy also started the Carmel Valley Cemetery in 1900.
Carmel Valley is one of San Diego's newer neighborhoods. The City of San Diego officially formed the community on February 1, 1975. Building started in 1983. Farms were replaced by homes and businesses.
At first, the area was called North City West in the master plan. But in 1991, residents voted to change the name. They chose Carmel Valley, which was already used by locals.
Geography of Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley is surrounded by other communities. To the north are the North City Future Urbanizing Area and Pacific Highlands Ranch. To the south are Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and Torrey Hills.
To the east, you'll find Pacific Highlands Ranch and Del Mar Mesa. To the west are Interstate 5 and Torrey Pines. The area is located in the hills and overlooks the ocean.
Close by is the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This reserve protects a special tree called the Torrey Pine. It is an endangered tree.
Many people use the ZIP code 92130 to refer to Carmel Valley. However, the actual community boundaries are smaller. The 92130 ZIP code also includes parts of Del Mar Mesa, Pacific Highlands Ranch, and Torrey Hills. Torrey Highlands is also considered part of Carmel Valley.
People in Carmel Valley (Demographics)
In 2006, about 42,047 people lived in Carmel Valley. This was a big increase from the year 2000. Most residents were White (70.6%). About 18.0% were Asian or Pacific Islander.
The neighborhood has people of all ages. About 30.2% of residents were under 18. About 6.5% were over 65. The average age was 36.6 years old.
The average household had 2.7 people. The typical yearly household income was $120,886. In 2010, the total population for the 92130 ZIP code was 48,940. By 2016, it was estimated to be 51,757.
Education
Carmel Valley has several different school districts. For elementary schools, the northern part is in the Solana Beach School District (Kindergarten to 6th grade). The southern part is in the Del Mar Union School District (Kindergarten to 6th grade).
For middle and high schools, the entire community is part of the San Dieguito Union High School District. Some students from Carmel Valley go to schools in nearby communities. These include Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Hills, and Torrey Pines. Schools in Carmel Valley are known for their great education.
Elementary schools
- Ashley Falls (Del Mar Union School District)
- Carmel Creek (Solana Beach School District)
- Carmel Del Mar (Del Mar Union School District)
- Del Mar Pines (private school)
- Ocean Air (Del Mar Union School District)
- Pacific Sky (Del Mar Union School District); located in Pacific Highlands Ranch
- Sage Canyon (Del Mar Union School District)
- Solana Highlands (Solana Beach School District)
- Solana Santa Fe (Solana Beach School District)
- Solana Pacific (Solana Beach School District)
- Solana Ranch (Solana Beach School District)
- Sycamore Ridge (Del Mar Union School District); located in Pacific Highlands Ranch
- Torrey Hills (Del Mar Union School District); located in Torrey Hills
Middle schools and junior high schools
- Carmel Valley Middle School (San Dieguito Union High School District)
- Pacific Trails Middle School (San Dieguito Union High School District)
- Earl Warren Middle School (San Dieguito Union High School District); located in Solana Beach
K through 8 Schools
- Notre Dame Academy (Roman Catholic)
- Del Mar Pines School (Private)
High schools
- Torrey Pines High School (San Dieguito Union High School District)
- Canyon Crest Academy (San Dieguito Union High School District)
- Cathedral Catholic High School (Catholic)
- Westview High School (Poway Unified School District)
K through 12 Schools
- San Diego Jewish Academy (Jewish)
Economy
Carmel Valley is part of a large business area in San Diego. This area is sometimes called San Diego's "North City edge city." An edge city is a big center for jobs and businesses. It is located outside of a city's main downtown area.
Carmel Valley has many offices, shops, and places for entertainment. It also has academic facilities. These areas, along with University City (UTC), Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley, and Torrey Pines, create a major hub for jobs in San Diego.
See also
In Spanish: Carmel Valley para niños
